[PCA] NEWS: Zoos, aquariums face the ax in NY, elsewhere

[Olivia Kwong]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090113/ap_on_re_us/meltdown_zoos

Zoos, aquariums face the ax in NY, elsewhere
By William Kates, Associated Press Writer - Tue Jan 13, 4:10 am ET

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Even porcupines could get pink slips in the slumping 
economy as states consider cutting or eliminating funding that supports 
zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens.

As part of his plan to help New York address a potential $15.4 billion 
budget shortfall, Gov. David Paterson has called for cutting funding for 
the Zoo, Botanical Garden and Aquarium Program from $9 million to $4 
million in the state's 2009 budget and for eliminating funding in 2010.

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